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[Merged] Apple's free case / bumper peace offering -- discussion
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Self-inflicted misery. That's the trick kids. Maybe if you flaggate yourself a bit more, then God will pay attention to you!
Reality: This is exactly the type of fanboy that ruins companies by allowing them to get complicity and lazy, assured that anything they do is going to get bought by default.
Next level: Start paying Apple extra money in order to help me, make even more money. Ignore AIDS research and such (who cares about them) and pretend to be even holy-er.
Reality: This is exactly the type of fanboy that ruins companies by allowing them to get complicity and lazy, assured that anything they do is going to get bought by default.
Next level: Start paying Apple extra money in order to help me, make even more money. Ignore AIDS research and such (who cares about them) and pretend to be even holy-er.
This!
None, since all other owners can get one free too (unless you wait until well after Sept 30th to put it on sale, then maybe...)
Poor 3rd party manufacturers. Their sales are going to be hurt by this (EDIT: well at least the ones who are not part of Apple's free case program).
EDIT: Now that I think of it they should actually see increased revenue since Apple is snagging up all their stock. Assuming they are making the same profit margin as they would selling directly to a consumer. Even if they aren't the volume should make up for that.
EDIT: Now that I think of it they should actually see increased revenue since Apple is snagging up all their stock. Assuming they are making the same profit margin as they would selling directly to a consumer. Even if they aren't the volume should make up for that.
So you're going to keep using the phone that you say doesn't work and refuse to return it for one that does?
You're not looking for a solution to your problem, you're just looking to whine.
BTW I assume that if you are "not going to be buying anything further" from Apple, that includes apps from the App Store - which Apple sells and makes money on.
Yeah that's what I was thinking ^. I already have two cases so I don't really need another one, but if someone is gonna give me one for free I'll take it!
First off, the case only costs Apple 1$ to produce. It is an overpriced piece of rubber and plastic. Nobody is costing Apple 29$ for getting a free case.
Secondly, this is a very naive statement and mindset. I believe Apple is basically a good company and releases some excellent products, however that does not mean for a second that I think consumer interest is their primary focus. They are exactly like every single other company in a capitalist economy...their primary focus and ultimate concern is making their revenue and stock prices go up. That is it. It really is that simple and believing anything else is ignorance. Apple's method for achieveing that goal is to put a focus on great design and customer satisfaction foremost in their marketing and public relations strategies (which is the most we can hope for from any public company), but no matter what they claim, it is all driven by revenue and not by pleasing the consumer at any cost.
I'm cool with that.
With the bumper receipt or can we just walk right in an Apple Store to get store credit or gift card?
you want a 3gs case for your iphone 4?
Since I already have two bumpers and two cases I think I am fine.
Don't want a thing.
Love my iP4.
Don't want a thing.
Love my iP4.
This x infinity. The $29 was a ridiculous mark up when it costs them virtually nothing to make. They could have charged $4.99 and would have still made tons of profit.
I will gladly take my $29 back.